Announcements

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PRAYER CONcERNS

Laura Billger, Chris Blake, Ginny Brewer, Mary Dieringer, Terry Fisher, Norma Gardner, Garry Gray, Luci Martin, Evelyn Now, and Larry Wurster. 

Transition Team

We are happy to inform you that the church's transition team is up and running! What is a "transition team" and what does this mean for each of us? A transition team is made up of individual church members who are tasked with helping to define who we are as a church and what our mission is moving forward. Before beginning the call process for a new pastor, this gives us the opportunity to take a step back and reassess what we do well and what we see as our vision for the future. This process will help us present our best selves to future pastoral candidates. This is where we need each and very one of you. WE are the church.  EVERY voice matters. 
Transition Team Members                                                      
  • Charlene Stephenson
  • Cheryl Heindel
  • Karen Leugers
  • James Hiles
  • Alicia Romer

Ice cream social and car show

Thanks to all who supported the St. John Builders’ Ice Cream Social & Car Show, in spite of the wind and rain. A special thanks to the VentureLynx folks and the youth who assisted with set-up and tear-down for the social. Please consider supporting the work our Builders do for the community—work along side them on projects or  donate to the Builders’ fund.
For more information, contact the church office.

Get it while it lasts! We have ice cream for sale: Quarts for $3 and Gallons for $11. Payments can be made in the main office or in the Business Manager's office, #104.

Youth Breakfast: July 28

Join us for a special breakfast on Sunday, July 28!  Our youth will serve in the Fellowship Hall from 10:00—11:00 AM, following the 9:00 AM traditional service. This event is a wonderful opportunity to welcome past and present Luther League and youth group members.  Come enjoy a delicious meal and reconnect with friends old and new! We look forward to seeing you there!

contemporary worship at Lakeshore park, July 28

On July 28, Lake Festival weekend, our contemporary worship service will take part in the worship service at the Lakeshore Park at 10:30 a.m.  Breakfast will be served at the park from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Please take lawn chairs.

There will be NO contemporary worship on this day at the church.  Please join us in the park! (Traditional worship 9:00 a.m. at church as usual)
VBS Camp Firelight: July 29 - August 1.
  • Meal (free will donation) starts at 5:00 pm
  • VBS Activities 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
🔥 SAVE THE DATE for VBS Donation Week! 🔥
Discover the joy of giving back the week of VBS - July 29th - Aug 1st!
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗕𝗦:
💲Donate Your $$$ to Supporting Less Fortunate:
Have your kid bring in change or dollars to buy Bug Nets and Water Filtration Systems through Good Gifts, a company that helps communities in need globally.
🏕 Fill A Tent for C.A.L.L. Food Pantry:
Bring canned and non-perishable goods to support the local C.A.L.L. Food Pantry, ensuring families have access to nutritious meals.
🎒New Book Bags for Our Home Resources:
Donate book bags for Our Home Resources, helping local children prepare for school.
🧻 Donating Toilet Paper & Paper Towels to Hand Up Village here in Celina:
Contribute toilet paper and paper towels to Hand Up Village, providing essential hygiene support to those in need.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱:
Donate: Encourage your child to contribute money, canned goods, book bags, or toilet paper the week of VBS. We will have a tent ready to fill!
Check out our Amazon Wish List or go online to: bit.ly/VBS-WishList
Spread the Word: Share our mission to maximize our impact.

Care-Net


A new ministry is being formed by Lorna Saddler called Care-Net. She is looking for a group of men and women to help with members of the congregation to accomplish small tasks that they need done. Some examples are below:
  • Visits so family members can get out to get groceries etc.
  • Help w/ making lunch (does not include providing food)
  • Help with basic chores such as getting to the bathroom or getting dressed or undressed for bed.
  • Driving to doctor appointments.
If you are interested in this ministry or would like more information, please contact Lorna Saddler.

Blood Drive, August 5 

Mercer Health / SOLVITA Community Blood Drive will be held Monday, August 5, 2:30-5:30 p.m.  in the Family Life Center. Call 937-461-3220 to schedule your appointment.  See flyers around the church for more information. Solvita provides blood to Mercer County.  Your donation will help your neighbors in this county and/or in the region!

You Can Play an Important Role in Our Stephen Ministry ....

.... because you may know of a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who is going through a difficult time and who could benefit from the focused care, encouragement, and support of a Stephen Minister.  If you know of someone who is hurting, talk with one of our Stephen Leaders, Linda Siebert or Mike Overman.  They can talk with you about how we can connect with one of our Stephen Ministers. It’s a great way to show how much you care!

September 6-8 Camping Trip

We’re making plans for our September 6-8 camping trip! Get more information and/or your camping reservations by contacting Jen Roidt (419-586-8004) or Myron Buxton (419-733-3043). Cabins are $229 and tent/camper/RV sites with electric are $71.  Register online: https://stjohnlutheranchurch.breezechms.com/form/0a1a3b32819

God's gardeners

Volunteers are needed to tend flower beds to keep the church property looking nice.  If you can help just a couple hours a month (or more!), please call or text Lynne Fuelling at 419-953-5809.    You may also call and leave your name and number at the church office or drop that info into the offering plate. Returning helpers will still do the areas they were assigned last year.   Thank you! 

Job Openings

We are currently hiring for the following position:
  • Contemporary Music Director
This job has been posted to Indeed and Hometown Opportunities.  For more information or to apply for the position, please send a resume to the Business Manager by email:(d.trisel@purpledoorchurch.org), by USPS, or in person in Room #104.

Are you a Thrivent Member?

Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know?  If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?

If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.

We are looking for Thrivent members to “host” events for upcoming events.

portals of prayer

July-September 2024 Portals of Prayer are now available in the Welcome Center.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar Flowers in the sanctuary for July 28 are given by Tom and Cathy Weis with love and appreciation for 41 years of marriage. Congratulations!

A sign-up sheet to give flowers is located on the bulletin board next to the main office (Door #2).

Pub theology


Pub Theology is the place to be! We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:00 pm at Brew Nation in Celina. 

purple door pacers

Purple Door Pacers meet and walk every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:00 am. We would love for you to come join us ! Our schedule can be found in the Tower or on the bulletin board outside of the office. All ages and all abilities are more than welcome to participate.